The role of autophagy in fibrosis: Mechanisms, progression and therapeutic potential (Review)

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Various forms of tissue damage can lead to fibrosis, an abnormal reparative reaction. In the industrialized countries, 45% of deaths are attributable to fibrotic disorders. Autophagy is a highly preserved process. Lysosomes break down organelles and cytoplasmic components during autophagy. The cytoplasm is cleared of pathogens and dysfunctional organelles, and its constituent components are recycled. With the...

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